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Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia

The Driven EV News

Good progress is being made on DC charging networks in more remote Australia, away from the main grids and powered mostly with solar and batteries. The post Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Charging Approved For South Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

For example, in Australia, the Hyundai IONIQ 5, the KIA EV6, the BYD Atto 3, and the MG ZS EV all come with V2L capability. A lot of EV models these days come with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability as standard, which is pretty cool. V2L tech is proving that it is no longer just a nice-to-have […].

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

EV Central

Vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology has arrived in Australia – or, at least, one small part of it. A Nissan Leaf owned by Barossa winemaker Joseph Evans has become the first car to be connected to the electricity grid in South Australia. Nissan Leaf being used for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging.

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Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. Is Australia ready?

The Driven EV News

Over the next couple of years we expect at least 43 vehicles to come to market with vehicle to grid capabilities. Is Australia ready? Australian consumers could be the biggest beneficiaries, but do we have our house in order? The post Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla Megapacks to help grow 560 MW/2,240MWh battery in Australia

Teslarati

Tesla Megapacks will help expand the Collie Battery into a 560 MW/2,240 kWh system–the biggest in Australia. Neoen’s Collie Battery will charge and discharge 20% of the average demand into Western Australia’s main grid or the South West Interconnected System.

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Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid charging station opened to back up wind and solar

The Driven EV News

"Groundbreaking and revolutionary:" A 10-bay vehicle to grid charging station has been opened in South Australia, the largest in the country. The post Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid charging station opened to back up wind and solar appeared first on The Driven.

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Batteries on wheels: How to turn Australia’s EV fleet into a grid storage asset

The Driven EV News

More and more people are recognising the huge opportunities of electric cars, buses and trucks for the grid. Charging behaviours and tariffs will be key. The post Batteries on wheels: How to turn Australia’s EV fleet into a grid storage asset appeared first on The Driven.

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